Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria. View additional distribution information on the Jepson eflora. Arctostaphylos hookeri is a species of manzanita known by the common name Hooker's manzanita.
This is a low shrub which is variable in appearance and has several subspecies. These are generally mat-forming plants or low bushes with small green leaves, dense flower clusters of white to pink flowers, and shiny egg-shaped or round red drupes.
It does not form a burl and can be killed by fire. Hooker's Manzanita comes in a number of subspecies and cultivars. Two low growing, mounding forms include ssp. Upright forms can reach 6 feet in height. In general, this species prefers full sun within a few miles of the coast, and part shade when more inland. This plant will tolerate some summer water x per month. It prefers dry, well drained, acidic soil and is slow growing. It is a great candidate for a rock garden or coastal bluff garden.
Can tolerate a little clay but does best in heavy loam or sandy loam that is slightly acidic. Soil PH: 5. Dry coastal slopes, bluffs and dunes, northern coastal scrub, and sandy openings in coastal pine woodlands from the bay area to San Luis Obispo County. Add to plant list. Print Print plant labels. Carried by 5 nurseries View Availability at Nursery.
Estimated plant range Blue points show observations of native plants. Yellow shows estimated range. Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria View additional distribution information on the Jepson eflora. Plant description. Plant overview.
